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Early Days Nursery School

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2023)
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5.0(3 parent reviews) ·Old School, Ipsden, Wallingford, OX10 6AJ · Oxfordshire
Number of places
60 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2023
Local authority
Oxfordshire

About this day nursery

Early Days Nursery School Ltd. provides a nurturing environment for children in the scenic countryside near Wallingford, Oxfordshire. Embracing the natural beauty of its surroundings, the nursery offers a Woodland School programme and access to open farmland, fostering a connection with nature.

It operates year-round, closing only for Bank Holidays and the Christmas period, offering flexible session times from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, including breakfast and tea clubs. The nursery prides itself on offering a premium service, with fees inclusive of meals, snacks, nappy consumables, and a rich array of activities that extend beyond the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, such as cookery classes, yoga, and a comprehensive outdoor programme.

While honouring existing term-time arrangements, Early Days is transitioning to a 51-week provision, aiming to provide consistent care throughout the year. The nursery also facilitates government funding schemes, stretching the entitlements over 51 weeks to offer more consistent invoicing.

Parents have the option to engage with various non-mandatory charges for consumables, meals, and enhanced activities, with opportunities to opt out if they prefer to provide their own.

Our ethos

The nursery prides itself on offering a premium service, with fees inclusive of meals, snacks, and nappy consumables. They go beyond the EYFS curriculum with activities like cookery and yoga and have a comprehensive outdoor programme. They also offer a Woodland School programme.

What it's like

Children show a strong eagerness to learn and are curious about how things work. Staff actively support their development in all areas. Children develop independence by learning to manage their own needs and build close bonds with their key person and peers.

Countryside settingWoodland SchoolYear-round provisionFlexible sessionsEnhanced activities

Pricing & funding

Fees are based on core hours from 8.45 am to 4.00 pm, with optional add-on sessions available to extend the day. Charges include snacks, meals depending on the session, nappy consumables, and enhanced activities. No fees are charged for bank holidays or the Christmas week closure.

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
  • Late pick-up fee£6.00 / hour
  • Core hours (8:45 am - 4:00 pm) non-funded£65.00 / day

Good to know

  • Fees include snacks, hot lunch, nappies, enhanced activities, plus breakfast or tea for relevant sessions.
  • No fees are charged for Bank Holidays and the Christmas week closure.
  • Full fees are due for all other absences, including sickness, holidays, and extreme weather closures.
  • Late pick-ups are charged at £6.00 per half hour.

Key facts

Opening hours

7:30 am until 6:00 pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Early Days Nursery School

Last inspected 10 March 2023 · Claire Parnell

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children show a strong eagerness to learn and are curious about how things work. Staff actively support their development in all areas. Children develop independence by learning to manage their own needs and build close bonds with their key person and peers.

Inspector highlights

  • Children relish time in the outdoor play environment and enjoy walks in the local community and woodlands, appreciating the outside world.
  • Children confidently learn to communicate their needs, from babbling babies to older children using complex language.
  • Babies learn to experiment and explore through play, with staff initiating new learning strategies.
  • Children learn to negotiate and share in their play, with staff acting as positive role models.
  • Staff are eager to improve and develop their practice, supported by an ongoing training programme.

Areas to develop

  • 1extend staff's knowledge of learning initiatives to ensure that the impact is more effective for children
  • 2develop staff's skills to promote children's individual stages of development more precisely within adult-led activities.
Inspection #10276238 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment that their children's dual language is celebrated.

They recognise how children's confidence is supported.

They appreciate the bonds their children have with staff and the impact the outdoor learning environment has on children's physical well-being.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children relish time in the outdoor play environment. They enjoy regular walks in the local community and woodlands, where staff incorporate all areas of learning into their outdoor experiences.

Parent Reviews of Early Days Nursery School

5.0
(3)
S BM
7 years ago

Wonderful nursery. They are all very lovely and caring and interact well with the children. My daughter loves going to nursery here and enjoys time especially with her key workers. The other staff and admins are all great and very responsive.

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Ben Williams
2 years ago

Really nice nursery - friendly staff and great location. Our daughter has been very happy here

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Inspection history

Date: July 2017

  • March 2023Good
  • July 2017Good

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